This collection includes Clare London's first two charming London-based novellas of the With a Kick series. With a Kick is A new and enticing ice cream franchise, with a unique blend of full flavour, mischief and romance. Patrick and Lee are struggling to make a success of their alcoholic ice cream shop in the centre of tourist London. At the same time, their business partnership may take a turn towards the personal -- if either of them can find the time and nerve to go for it! Meanwhile, they cater to the wild and wonderful range of customers in the area, many of whom have their own romantic agenda. Will ice cream be the final ingredient they’re all looking for? Each story is a self-contained romance, but will follow the history of the shop throughout. Contains the stories: Pluck and Play: Curtis is a cheery young entrepreneur, secretly licking his wounds after being beaten up by his ex-lover. Handsome cowboy Riley is stranded in London without money. His consolation is his music, and his fascination is Curtis. Their music brings them together, Riley’s guitar and Curtis’ poetry. But when Curtis is threatened by his ex-lover, Riley intends to be the man to help. Double Scoop: A sudden disaster strikes the novelty ice cream shop, With A Kick, threatening the livelihood of its owner, Patrick, and also his assistant Lee. The last thing in the world Patrick wants is to hurt Lee, but deeply-held insecurities prevent him from confessing his love. And how long will Lee wait to make his own move? Hopefully the disaster brings a new opportunity for them to make a go of things.

With a Kick Collection #2

He waved goodbye to the rugby players who were being privately let into With


A Kick for a celebratory ice and a beer with Lee and Patrick. It looked


like everyone in the With A Kickcircle had been involved in this


evening’s drama. They invited him and Riley in as well, but Curtis refused. Another


time. He was still a bit shaky from facing off with Nick.


turned to face Bryan again. Nuri, Eddy and Talya joined them: they were all


travelling back in Nuri’s cab. “Thanks, guys.” Curtis didn’t know what else to


say, or at least how to say it. “I’m really grateful for your help to get him


flushed. “I’m just the guy who ferries your stuff back and forth, gets you what


you need, helps you move cupboards and stuff.”


frowned at him. “Yes, like I said. For a friend. That’s the stuffwe appreciate,


Curtis. You’ve helped us all at some stage or another, or a person we care


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